Set near the crown of one of Toorak's quietest enclaves, this lovely family home sits within beautifully landscaped gardens that provide a rare sense of privacy and calm. Close to Toorak Village, numerous schools and easy city access, this is Melbourne living pared back to what actually matters - location, liveability and an uncompromising quality of life.
Interior Architect Sophie Davies has given the residence a distinctly European sensibility, one that favours warmth over statement, comfort over spectacle. North light moves through the open living and dining rooms for most of the day, while a double-sided fireplace does what good design should it defines without dividing.
The kitchen, featuring sleek cabinetry and natural stone, is anchored by a Wolf oven. A second living room looks out over the pool and gardens, while a home office offers a quiet work zone.
Built for year-round entertaining, a vine-draped pergola shelters the paved alfresco terrace. Framed by towering evergreens, a sweeping lawn and pool complete an outdoor sanctuary defined by total seclusion. Upstairs, the main suite is a retreat in its own right, with a wall of wardrobes, a second walk-in robe and an elegant ensuite.
Three further bedrooms share a beautifully appointed family bathroom, while a balcony over the pool frames peaceful garden views, catching the last of the afternoon light.
Elegant finishes run throughout: Murano glass lighting, striking Carrara Viola marble, a wine cupboard, a workshop and a private entry courtyard. The location speaks for itself direct access to Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club, Como Park, the Village, the Yarra River and some of Melbourne's best schools, all from one of Toorak's most private pockets.
As suited to a young family as it is to downsizers unwilling to compromise on space, this is a home ready for immediate enjoyment.
